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Juvenile Detention Unit Supervisor

San Joaquin County
Post Date
October 14, 2025
Closing Date
November 14, 2025
Salary
$6,205.94 - $7,543.36
Description





Monthly Salary $6,205.94 – $7,543.36/month

The San Joaquin Probation Department – Juvenile Services Division is dedicated to supporting youth, their families, and victims to promote a safer, stronger community. The division works to reduce recidivism through evidence-based practices andcollaborates with community organizations to provide mentoring, support, and essential services. It also focuses on preventing youth from entering the Juvenile Justice System by offering diversion programs and early interventions for at-risk youth, including short-term counseling and residential programs that teach life skills and
support academic success.

The Detention Services Division at Peterson Juvenile Hall provides a secure, structured environment for youth in custody, emphasizing safety, education, rehabilitation, and personal growth. The Juvenile Detention Unit Supervisor plays a critical role in this mission by overseeing a living or work unit, supervising and coaching staff, and engaging directly with youth to build trust, promote accountability, and reinforce positive behavior. This position ensures that the facility operates safely and effectively while supporting programs that foster development, skill-building, and successful outcomes for the youth they serve.

How to Apply: https://www.jobapscloud.com/SJQ/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=1025&R2=RP2510&R3=AC


Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER PATTERN I 
Experience: One year as a Juvenile Detention Officer with San Joaquin County.
 
OR PATTERN II 
Education: Completion of sixty semester (or equivalent quarter) units at an accredited college or university, including at least eighteen semester (or equivalent quarter) units in the social or behavioral sciences.
 
AND 
Experience: Two years of full-time experience in law enforcement, correctional work in a probation or parole agency, detention or residential treatment facility, correctional institution, or supervision of residents in a youth or adult housing program. 
 
AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS 
License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license. 
 
Special Requirements: If not already obtained prior to appointment, the Juvenile Detention Unit Supervisor must successfully complete all required Juvenile Corrections Officer and Supervisor Core Course training during the first year of appointment as established by the California Board of State and Community Corrections. Employees in this classification are peace officers as defined by section 830.5 of the Penal Code and must satisfy the State of California criteria for peace officer status. Employees must also conform to all training as well as other requirements including those necessary to hold and maintain peace officer status pursuant to the California Government Code.

BENEFITS & INCENTIVES OF A CAREER WITH SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY:

Paid Vacation Earn up to 10 days per year for the first 3 years.15 days after 3 years, 20 days after 10 years, and 23 days after 20 years.

Paid Holidays 14 paid holidays per year for civil service status employees. Refer to the MOU for details on accruals, usage, and cashability. 

PAID SICK LEAVE 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.  Sick leave incentive: Earn 8 hours of administrative leave if you maintain at least half of your annual accrual limit.

SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY HIRING BONUSES!

We’re excited to offer the following incentives and bonuses to
eligible new hires, subject to approval by Human Resources:

  • Vacation Accrual Rate: Your vacation accrual will reflect your
    total years of public service, so we’ll make sure your experience
    counts!
  • Sick Leave: If you’re transitioning from another job, you could
    receive credit for up to 160 hours of non-reimbursable sick leave
    from your previous employer, in line with our sick leave cash-out
    provisions.
  • New Hire Retention Bonuses:
    $2,000 after completing your first year (2,080 hours)
    $1,000 after completing your third year (6,240 hours)
    $3,000 after completing your sixth year (12,480 hours)